Thursday, November 25, 2010

The Priests - Noel

Noel

The Priests are a classical music trio of priest. They have great vocals on this album of Christmas songs. Some of my favorites and well known songs are "The First Nowell", "Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth", "Away in a Manger", "Joy to the World", "Silent Night", and "Come All Ye Faithful".

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Jackie Evancho - O Holy Night

O Holy Night

Jackie Evancho has an amazing voice for her age. This EP has Christmas songs, and is perfect to play for the holidays. "O Holy Night" is my favorite of the four here. Others here are "Silent Night", "Panis Angelicus", and "Pie Jesu". It also comes with a DVD, and has her performances from when she was on America's Got Talent. I also like her 2011 Heavenly Christmas album.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Kirov Orchestra - Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker ballet from 1892 by Tchaikovsky, has some of the most famous music ever from a ballet. The ballet and the music are very popular around Christmas. The "March" and the "Trepak" are some of my favorite songs on this recording by Valery Gergiev and the Kirov Orchestra.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

A Big Band Christmas

A Big Band Christmas

This album has many Christmas songs from the 30s and 40s with a big band style sound. Some of my favorites are "Christmas Song", "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm", "There's Frost on the Moon", "White Christmas", "Winter Weather", "Little Jack Frost Get Lost", "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Bing Crosby - White Christmas

White Christmas

This album has many popular Christmas songs sung by Bing Crosby and other 40s music artists; like The Andrews Sisters. Some of my favorite songs are "Silent Night", "White Christmas", "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", "I'll Be Home for Christmas", "Jingle Bells", "Santa Clause Is Coming to Town", "Silver Bells", and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas".